Circus Liquor

For a place that’s close and always open late, oh and awesome customer service :) huge selection of booze and craft brew, who new! Always great prices of liquor, I’ll be back! I haven’t looked at the wine selection yet!

Bought a keg of beer for a friend in December and paid not only for the keg, but the deposit on a credit card. Never done it before but it was a present and did not know how the operation went for a keg purchase. When I went to return the keg in February, they refused to take it without a receipt — had they told me in December that was the policy I would have kept it. They questioned me about things that I really could not remember and then offered to give me half the price. I refused. I did not feel as though I was treated with any respect. I went to Bev-​Mo where they actually sold me another keg at a much cheaper price. Should have gone there the first time instead of buying the Circus keg that expired the second week of January. Shady business, shady experience. Learn never to deal with a clown at a Circus. At least their clown sign looks cool.

So it’s a big liquor store and they can get just about anything! They aren’t always the cheapest, but the neon clown makes this place a landmark and it’s always been a fun show and tell with out of town guests. Parking lot is well lit. Store has a little bit of everything! Stop in. take a picture with the neon and say you’ve been here!

Circus Liquor. Why did you sell me Beer that was PAST DUE!!! It wasn’t even refrigerated! It wasn’t even ON SALE! What is the matter with you? I thought we had a thing going. I guess I was wrong.

Talk about good price and service WOW I love everything about the place experts on wine Brandy’s in vodkas

This liquor store is great, mostly because they have an amazing, cold beer room with great craft beer. They also have a great selection of fine liquor. The place looks like a place you would see in an 80s movie with a clown sign. I also go here to buy lotto tickets, the place feels like a winner

I love this liquor store, the employees are super nice and not to mention the excellent selection on their liquor.
The prices are amazing, there is no other liquor store better than this one!
Everyone I want to find some well priced amazing alcohol I come here!
The clown is always a plus!

As far as a neighborhood liquor store goes, in a once seedy but now eclectic part of town, this place is on the rise. From it’s iconic sign (a giant clown), to its great location — to its comprehensive collection of finer wines, spirits, and especially beers — this place makes one feel really great about very possibly being on the fringe of becoming a North Hollywood alcoholic.
There is a nice big parking lot with wide spaces — so one can swerve into a spot totally drunk. The staff is mostly Mexican and Armenian, so they understand and don’t judge. The store is well lit, with aisles that have shelves of booze like protective walls — so one can easily navigate that difficult straight line. And There is an exclusive-​access walk-​in imported Ale chamber, so the distinguished boozer can not only feel like a Habsburg while selecting the most discounted imported brew they can find, but the chill also keeps that nasty sweat off, that makes them look like they are dying of a heart-​attack.
The staff here is great and knowledgeable. The selection is super-​fine. So when you are ready to join that 5-​minute-​to-​closing-​time run, of the ZZ Top-​like bearder «drinkers» sniffing out their last 12 pack of the night — this is the place for you.
Oh — and they also service sober people who just like good prices and great beer — for the taste ;-)
Honesty — I love this place. And if — when I die — I could be reincarnated as their giant clown sign — I would perish happy.
Even if I perish of liver failure.

It was my first time here. I went in to grab some stella rosa and cabernet savignon. The tall guy who works there was very sweet and nice. He gave us great customer service and even gave me a free small bottle of whisky and 750ml wine. I’m defenitely coming back for my liquor needs

After years of driving by I finally had the opportunity to stop in to buy a present for a client’s house warming gift. What an amazing selection of everything I could ever think of booze wise. They have a ton of specials, a separate cooler for craft type beer and beverages, as well as a nice selection of cigars.

Came here Friday night after dinner nearby. Great selection and a bunch of stuff I’ve never seen before. Found some fun sours to try and a couple other interesting beers. It’s not fancy, but they have a good variety. Definitely would come back if I’m in the area.

Whether you want a specific beer, whiskey, vodka, or any other kind of alcohol, Circus will likely have it! If they don’t, they will try their best to provide the alcohol for you if you are determined to buy that specific brand. Great service, friendly environment, and a wide selection! And that beer cave they have is AMAZING! ¹⁰⁄₁₀ recommend

Great Liquor and craft brew Selection. Great place to find rarities. The staff is genuine and accommodating. They always without fail have my Dickel Whisky. Always have sales on new liquor arrivals.
Heads up, Ignore the crap reviews about never any sales here (I have purchased 11.99 CIROC HERE) ignore the bad b/​c they sell 3 $ Gatorade (who goes to liquor store for 1 Gatorade when 7 – 11 is catty corner)
If like me you come here for some bottles of liquor or craft beer, you will leave every time with a smile and a bit of left over cash. Only better deal I find is going to Total Wine & More in Northridge. But no freeway until work! I made this review after being in a bevmo this morning with my friend and taking her here for the remainder party supplies. She also likes the sales here more.

Since turning 21, Circus Liquor is one of my favorite liquor stores to go to. They have a large variety of alcohol. They even built a beer cave with over 100 different types of craft beer. This is the place to go to for your alcohol needs.

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Shopped here for the first time 2 years ago after we first moved to the area. We were surprised to see the selection of wines and liquors available. It was also a plus that they were open as late as they were.
Circus liquor is usually my go to spot when I need a quick bottle of inexpensive wine or whiskey late at night.

(Shopped 12÷28÷14 SU @ 4:30pm): Clowns scared the shit out of me… but this demented-​looking giant sold alcohol, so he couldn’t be all that bad, right?!
Back in da day when I became of legal drinking age (before «Clueless» came out when this business played a prominent scene) through the time when I lived in North Hollywood for a couple years, Circus Liquor was always a favorite place to buy some alcohol or used as a meeting spot while in the REAL Valley before my buds and I headed out to a party. Nearly seven years have past since my last time here, I was in the area seeing a play, so I had to pay homage to this icon of the SFV!:
19 Crimes 2013 Red Wine ($ 13.99) — As of this review, I have yet to uncork this Australian and truth be told, I bought it solely on the interesting label as I have on many occasions (damn marketers — wait, that’s me!).
Service — A two-​gentlemen crew, the one behind the counter kindly greeted me while the other stocked the post-​Christmas empty shelves. The two talked between themselves most of the time as other patrons came and went. It didn’t bother me since I was basically casing the joint as I reacquainted myself with the Circus. In my quest for the limited edition Rogue Sriracha Hot Stout Beer, they unfortunately said they wouldn’t get any — oh well. My purchase was easy, quick and I had a fun short conversation with the friendly cashier about the many changes I’ve noticed with this place.
Parking (Free) — They had their own small lot in the front with maybe ten spots. Otherwise, there was free parking (please be mindful of any posted signs) on all surrounding streets such as Vineland Ave. and Burbank Blvd.
Atmosphere, décor, ambience — Your run-​of-​the-​mill liquor store with the center floorspace devoted to beer and other libations
, one oddball aisle devoted to a mish-​mash of convenient store items from canned goods, snacks and toiletries, three refrigerated sections along the right and back walls
, a newly-​built wine section towards the back left which added some class to the joint it didn’t have before
, and finally the pay counter filled with candies, lottery tickets and some high-​end liquor. Of course promotional ads hung from the walls as well as strategically-​placed POP displays. Hardly any natural lighting except through the front door, it was primarily soul-​sucking fluorescent lighting. There were no TVs but there was Top-​40 background music (I bobbed my head to Taylor Swift’s «Shake It Off»).
Attire — Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-​shirt, boardshorts, and flip-​flops if it weren’t so damn cold!
Overall, it was nice to visit Circus Liquor after all these years of fun and often times the genesis of many drinking debauchery nights. Although you found all the staple brands of libations as you would in the big box stores, there were a few that you wouldn’t. Of course, the prices were slightly higher due to economies-​of-​scale, so hopefully the convenience and service won customers over. If anything, I always loved to support local businesses and shop small. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (total paid experience was around $ 15.00; no tip required). And, they accepted my credit card of choice… AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Love this place. The cashiers are always friendly and the wine/​liquor selection is BANANAS!
I’ve worked in a alcohol department at a very friendly island-​themed specialty grocer, and learned a bit about alcohol. Without a doubt, Circus has it all — prestige labels down to fun stuff like cotton candy vodka. If you want Johnnie Walker regular, black AND Blue? They’ve got it. Glenmorangie regular, 18 years or 25 years? They’ve got it Good selection of wine, too, from Stella Rosa to Caymus.
Parking does kinda suck, but it’s historical (and featured in the movie Clueless).
Just like the vibe of this place.

They’ve got a good selection of liquor here, and at decent prices. However, I hate the parking. There’s barely any and since they’re slanted, you’re forced to go in one way, and out another.
And then there’s the sign. It’s an icon, but boy does it creep me out. Especially as it lights up as the sun sets.

Was in NoHo kickin with the fam and stopped by this gem for some alchi. And wow, I was very surprised to see the nice large selection of craft brews they had in stock. They have plenty of good ones kept cold as well as others kept out on the shelves, take your pick on how you want them.
This liquor store is a must visit if you are close to the area and looking for a very nice selection of craft brews. Prices are also decent as well. Random but a friend mentioned this store was in the movie clueless, didn’t believe her but she did prove it on youtube lol.
I would definitely come back, no doubt.